Rubber ducks will be floating down the Jordan next spring in South Whitehall Township's Covered Bridge Park.

John Mondschein, Leo Club adviser at Parkland High School, explained the project to commissioners at their Oct. 17 meeting.

"The Leo Club wants to do this as a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in memory of a student who died a few years ago," Mondschein said. "It will probably be in May, from bridge to bridge in the park."

Commissioner David Bond asked whether provisions would be in place to retrieve the ducks after the race.

Mondschein said students would be stationed along the creek with nets to catch the ducks.

Commissioners voiced approval for the duck race and advised Leo Club organizers to submit a simple plan of action ahead of time for township staff.

In response to a request from the Church of the Nazarene, 938 S. 11th St., Allentown, commissioners granted permission for three campfire activities per year.

The church, which is changing its name to Faith Pointe, is planning to construct a new worship facility on land owned near the intersection of Cedar Crest Boulevard and Orefield Road.

"We wanted to hold a small bonfire on our church property as a get-together to introduce people to the property and the township," church board member Larry Morris explained.

Commissioners advised him to have fire extinguishers on hand and to notify the local fire company in advance.

During public comment, commissioners listened to concerns of two Greenawalds residents regarding property at 2368 Jennie Ave.

Owned by an attorney but run by a management company, the rental property is allegedly unfit for human habitation due to dog and trash issues and disrepair.

Neighbors Jane Keen, 2381 Jennie Ave., and Christine Cleaver Harrer, 2369 Jennie Ave., claim the site is not only unpleasant but is also degrading the value of their properties.

Police Chief Thomas Toth said his department responds to calls when there is a violation.

Commissioner Glenn Block said the attorney who owns the place should be contacted.

"He may not even be aware of the problems," Block said.